ideologize

/aɪdiˌɒləˈjaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to attribute or ascribe one’s opinions, feelings, or actions to a particular ideology or system of thought

“The politician was accused of ideologizing a tragic event to further her party’s agenda.”

2. verb

to interpret or describe something in terms of its ideological implications

“The historian attempted to ideologize the social movements of the 1960s in her book.”

3. noun

the act or process of attributing or interpreting something in terms of its ideological implications

“The ideologization of the media has led to the spread of misinformation.”

Synonyms

  • ideationalize
  • politicize

Antonyms

  • depoliticize
  • desensitize